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A Quick Look at Walberg & Auge

Bernard “Barney” Walberg was born in Sweden in 1877, coming to Worcester MA with his parents as a child. He was a professional musician before buying a half-interest in Taylor...

A Quick Look at Walberg & Auge

Bernard “Barney” Walberg was born in Sweden in 1877, coming to Worcester MA with his parents as a child. He was a professional musician before buying a half-interest in Taylor...

Eisele and Sempf on Grand Street NYC (plus a bit about Fred Gretsch)

Eisele and Sempf on Grand Street NYC (plus a bi...

This shell of this drum was made by Henry Eisele, a drum maker in New York City from 1844 through 1919. He was the successor to another well-known maker, William...

Eisele and Sempf on Grand Street NYC (plus a bi...

This shell of this drum was made by Henry Eisele, a drum maker in New York City from 1844 through 1919. He was the successor to another well-known maker, William...

Mt Vernon "596" drums, Part 2: Murphy, Classey, Moeller, and the nature of stories. 1930-1933

Mt Vernon "596" drums, Part 2: Murphy, Classey,...

My grandfather was bivouacked in France with his U.S. Cavalry unit in WWI. During a raging blizzard, his horse broke loose, terrified. When he finally found her, he tied her...

Mt Vernon "596" drums, Part 2: Murphy, Classey,...

My grandfather was bivouacked in France with his U.S. Cavalry unit in WWI. During a raging blizzard, his horse broke loose, terrified. When he finally found her, he tied her...

Are the VFW Post 596 drums the oldest set of Moeller drums made for a corps? And why are these drums so special to us? Part 1

Are the VFW Post 596 drums the oldest set of Mo...

My mother was bailed out of jail by my father, and promptly fell in love. Post 596 drum corps jail, that is. The Mount Vernon NY VFW Post 596 drum...

Are the VFW Post 596 drums the oldest set of Mo...

My mother was bailed out of jail by my father, and promptly fell in love. Post 596 drum corps jail, that is. The Mount Vernon NY VFW Post 596 drum...

The Harmony Company

The Harmony Company

Why are we so interested in the Harmony Company? We know vintage Harmony guitars are prized instruments, but we weren't as familiar with their drums. So we were intrigued to...

The Harmony Company

Why are we so interested in the Harmony Company? We know vintage Harmony guitars are prized instruments, but we weren't as familiar with their drums. So we were intrigued to...

Eli Brown & Son 1841 - a quick look at the Brown family and their drums

Eli Brown & Son 1841 - a quick look at the Brow...

There are many internet blogs and individuals posting information on the Brown family and their drums, and most agree on details, but not all, so here we'll stick with some...

Eli Brown & Son 1841 - a quick look at the Brow...

There are many internet blogs and individuals posting information on the Brown family and their drums, and most agree on details, but not all, so here we'll stick with some...